Students explore how the habits and practices of people affect the soil and growth of plants. They are introduced to the phrase "soil compaction." Students play the Soil Particle Game in the related activities section. They go outside...

In this science worksheet, students design an experiment to measure the effects of sunlight exposure upon plants while comparing the amount of shade as a correlation.

In this environment worksheet, learners read about the numerous activities and then take part in participating in one as a teacher or student led project.

Students investigate camouflage. In this science lesson plan, students experience the role of color in camouflage as they complete a hands-on activity.

Students investigate natural resources and man-made items. In this earth science lesson, students classify items from trash into man-made items or natural resources. Students construct a flow chart to investigate the life cycle of a...

Students explore animal habitats. In this environmental stewardship instructional activity, students match animals to their habitats in a classroom activity. Students also observe a firefly habitat and read Fireflies. Students create...

Students create a rocket using Alka-seltzer of baking soda and vinegar. In this physics lesson, students identify the factors affecting the length of time the rocket is propelled. They relate this activity to actual rocket launched in...

Students paricipate in number of activities related to ladybugs and grasshoppers.

Sixth graders conduct a variety of assessments at a local stream to determine if it is a suitable habitat for salmon. They measure temperature, tubidity, dissolved oxygen, pH levels, bacteria and nutrients. In this unit, 6th graders work...

In this animal instructional activity, students complete 6 pages of activities and exercises pertaining to the diamondback terrapin. Students read about the life cycle, study habitat maps and color and cut out a three dimensional turtle.

Students investigate the sense of touch. In this senses lesson, students use their sense of touch to predict what objects are inside of a bag by feeling them with their eyes closed.

Fifth graders read about how different animals protect themselves, and how characteristics give animals an advantage in their environment. Students then discuss a variety of "outer" wear for humans, and what they might choose to wear in...

Students get up close and personal with invertebrates. In this mini-beasts lesson, students may visit the Natural History Museum, the Bramley Frith Education Centre, the Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World online or in-person to...

Students explore statistics by conducting class demographic surveys. In this graph making activity, students identify the family members of each classmate, pets they own, and favorite activities. Students organize their statistics and...

Students participate in hands-on activities dealing with what lives in the ocean. They also read literature about the oceans.

Students investigate the coincidental parade of planets and witness dramatic views of the solar system by researching websites and participating in online activities. They write about their findings.

Pupils explore the matriarchal structure of a bee colony. They participate in various activities to identify the structure of a bee colony and the roles of each type of bee plays in the colony. Vocabulary and a worksheet with answer...

Students explore the close connection between plant roots and the soil in which they grow. They investigate the roots of plants, make models of plant roots using pipe cleaners, and examine photos and images to explore the connection...

Learners explore the 5 senses. In this biology lesson plan, students demonstrate the ability to identify objects through the use of the five senses as they complete 5 activities.

Students explore global water contamination and water shortage problems. For this geography/ecology lesson, students gain information about the lack of safe drinking water in many countries. Students read, use websites, and complete...

Students examine how to use ecological analysis to animal production systems.  In this sustainable agriculture lesson students examine where the nutrients flow in a system and complete several activities. 

Young scholars explain how to desalinate water using solar energy.  In this solar lesson students complete a lab activity and explain capillary water. 

In this pumpkin activity worksheet, students examine pumpkins inside and out and then respond to 4 short answer questions regarding their observations.

High schoolers define several laws of pressure and see how they relate to scuba diving.  In this ocean explorer lesson students answer questions and complete an activity.